Galaxy Wood Catfish (Tatia galaxias) Pike Cichlid Both male and female specimens

Both male and female specimens have a brilliant silver/white coloration with attractive black and blue markings

so tank mates must be chosen carefully:

nocturnal bichir (a group of ray-finned fishes) that lives in the Cross River drainage basin in the country of Cameroon

Dorsal and pectoral fin spines are well developed

this species stays relatively compact while still delivering the same ferocity and predatory behavior

Galaxy Wood Catfish (Tatia galaxias) Pike Cichlid Both male and female specimensAlso known as the Milky Way Wood Catfish, this species is a small catfish species that is found in Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. It is recognized by its overall black dark brown coloration and white spotting, which resembles the night sky and stars. Reaching a typical adult size of 4 inches, it is an excellent fish for many planted and community aquariums.